Pakistan Announces 15-Man Squad for T20 World Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its final 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in the USA and the Caribbean next month. Captain Babar Azam will lead the team, with three players named in the reserves.

Notably, Abbas Afridi has been included in a World Cup squad for the first time. The young fast bowler, who has impressed selectors with his recent performances in the PSL and on the international stage, joins a strong pace attack alongside Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf.

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Babar Azam, one of the world’s top batters, will anchor the batting lineup. The team features power hitters and versatile all-rounders such as Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Azam Khan, ensuring a balanced lineup.

Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub are expected to provide explosive starts, while Mohammad Rizwan is capable of anchoring the innings until the death overs.

The squad is currently in England for a four-match T20I series from May 22 to 30, their final preparation before the World Cup in June. The International Cricket Council (ICC) set May 25 as the cut-off date for all teams to announce their squads for the T20 World Cup.

Pakistan’s 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup